What are the current EPC requirements for a rental property in Scotland, and what is the maximum fine for non-compliance, particularly for older tenement flats built before 1900?
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In Scotland, rental properties need an EPC with a minimum rating of E, rising to D by 2025. Non-compliance carries a maximum £5,000 fine, impacting even older tenement flats.
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In Scotland, rental properties must meet minimum EPC ratings (E now, D by Apr 2025). Non-compliance can incur a £5,000 fine, affecting even pre-1900 tenement flats.
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